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September 25, 2026

King City celebrates 2025 Independence Day

KING CITY — Residents of King City came out in larger crowds than recent years in order to celebrate the Fourth of July over two days. This past Thursday, the fireworks show took place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena. Friday marked Independence Day...

Monterey County crop value dips 3% in 2025 as strawberries remain top commodity

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s agricultural production value declined 3% in 2025 from the previous year’s record, totaling $4.82 billion as growers navigated fluctuating tariffs, rising production costs and shifting market conditions, according to the county’s annual Crop and Livestock Report released last week. The...

Open Studios Art Tour showcases 250 local artists throughout Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 250 local artists will open their studios, galleries and creative spaces to the public during the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour, taking place Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 throughout Monterey County. Hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County, the free,...

With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure

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BIG SUR — The Regent’s Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023. New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...

Fort Hunter Liggett postpones Spring Fest due to rain

UPDATE (May 3): Due to forecasted rain, the Spring Fest on Saturday, May 4, at Fort Hunter Liggett has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. ***ORIGINAL STORY*** JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host its...

King City secures $25M for new Multimodal Transit Center

KING CITY — California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced more than $1.3 billion in funding has been awarded to public transportation projects statewide through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). Among the 27 approved projects, King City will receive $25 million to advance...

King City Beautification Week continues through Sunday

Lance Wiershem from RRM Design Group in San Luis Obispo joins Beautification Week chairperson Karen Jernigan (above) during the joint meeting between King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club at San Lorenzo Park’s DeAnza building on June 14.  Wiershem was...

Transportation Agency for Monterey County approves $11M for ‘shovel-ready’ projects

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) has allocated more than $11 million to fund a variety of transportation projects across the region, including key initiatives in the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales. The funding comes...

Maddie & Tae set to headline 2024 Salinas Valley Fair

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KING CITY — Award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae is scheduled to perform at the 2024 Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 18, at the fairgrounds in King City. “We are looking forward to offering a headlining entertainment piece to the Salinas Valley Fair,” said...

A Day to Reflect: King City observes Memorial Day 2024

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KING CITY — Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett’s garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...
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